GE turbines to power 200 MW Aftissat wind farm project in Western Sahara

GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Energie Eolienne du Maroc (EEM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nareva Holding, to supply 40 onshore wind turbines for the 200 MW Aftissat onshore wind farm extension in Morocco.

EEM will operate the Cypress turbines at 5.0 MW, with a rotor diameter of 158m. GE's scope of work also includes a 20-year full-service contract.

The project is expected to start operations in 2023. It aims to support industrial companies under power purchase agreements, in line with Morocco’s goal to install 52% of renewable energy capacity by 2030.